temptation

As we know Jesus became like humankind so that he could pay for our sins and help us as we suffer and are tempted. Christ shared our humanity so that through his suffering he could defy death. Since he suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help us when we are tempted. We […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read 1 John 1:3-10 (NRSV) We declare to you what we have seen and heard so that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father […]

Focus Prepare yourself to discern what is and what is not of God today. Still yourself so you can hear how God is calling you. Read James 1:12-16 (NRSV) Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read 2 Kings 19:8-20, 35-37 (NRSV) The Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria fighting against Libnah; for he had heard that the king had left Lachish. When the king heard […]

Focus Slow your breathing and become aware of the taking in and letting out of your breath. Focus on putting things aside so you will be open to what God is saying to you today. Read 1 Timothy 6:6-19 (NRSV) Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment; for we brought nothing […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Romans 7:14-25 (NRSV) For we know that the law is spiritual; but I am of the flesh, sold into slavery under sin. I do not understand my own actions. For I do […]

Focus Prepare yourself to discern what is and what is not of God today. Still yourself so you can hear how God is calling you. Read Luke 6:43-45 (NRSV) “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit; for each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs are […]